WELLSBORO AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Wellsboro Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wellsboro Area SD school district, located in Wellsboro, PA with about 502 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Wellsboro Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wellsboro Area High School, located at 225 Nichols St in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wellsboro Area School District. Situated in the scenic Tioga County region, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by emphasizing core academic standards alongside character development.

As a staple of the Wellsboro community, the high school benefits from a close-knit environment that fosters strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families. The school district places a significant emphasis on maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere, often leveraging the small-town character of Wellsboro to provide personalized attention and a safe, inclusive environment. Through its blend of traditional instruction and commitment to student growth, Wellsboro Area High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills and civic values needed to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader society.

For more information, contact Wellsboro Area HS at (570) 724-3547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

225 Nichols St
Wellsboro, PA 16901-1124
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WELLSBORO AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wellsboro, PA with about 502 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wellsboro Area SD
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
34.06
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLSBORO AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.